You will need to change the battery in your Volvo key fob remote control when it has been drained of its power.

Note

All batteries will have a limited service life and will eventually need to be replaced (does not apply to your Key Tag). The service life of the battery will depend on how often the key fob for your Volvo is used.

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The battery for your remote control key should definitely be replaced if: the information symbol illuminates and shows the message “Car key battery low”, then it will tell you to see the owner’s manual.

• the locks repeatedly do not react to signals from the remote control key within 20 meters (65 feet) of the car.

Note

It’s best to move closer to your car and make another attempt to unlock it.

The battery in the button-less key (Key Tag) cannot be replaced – a new key can be ordered directly from an authorized Volvo workshop.

Important

A discharged Key Tag should be handed over to an authorized Volvo workshop. Also, the key must be deleted from the car since it is still possible for the key to start the car through the backup start.

Opening the key and changing the battery

 Hold the remote control key so that the front is visible and the Volvo logo is facing the right way – from there, slide the button at the bottom edge near the key ring towards the right. Slide the front side’s shell just a few millimeters upwards.

The shell should then come free and can be lifted off from the key. Turn the key, move the button directly to the side and also slide the back shell a couple of millimeters upwards.

The shell will then easily come free and can then be lifted off the key. Use a screwdriver or something similar to turn the battery cover anticlockwise until you see the markings meet right at the OPEN text.

Carefully lift away the key fob battery cover by pressing your fingernail right into the recess. Then pry the battery cover upwards. The battery (+) side is facing upwards. Then carefully pry loose the battery.

Important

Refrain from touching new batteries and as well as their contact surfaces with your fingers as this could impair their function.

Install the new battery with the (+) side up. Avoid touching the remote control key’s battery contacts with your fingers.

Put the battery in the holder with the edge facing down. Then slide the battery forwards so that it can fasten under the two visible plastic catches.

Press the battery down so that it can fasten under the top black plastic catch.

Note

Use batteries with the designation CR2032, 3 V.

Note

Volvo also recommends that the batteries to be used in the remote control key should fulfill the UN Manual of Test/Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3. Batteries fitted directly in the factory or that is replaced by a Volvo shop that is authorized.

Refit the battery cover and then turn it clockwise until the marking aligns perfectly with the CLOSE text.

Reposition the rear side’s shell and then press it down until you hear a clicking sound.

Then slide the shell back sedan. A further click will then indicate that the shell is positioned properly and attached securely.

Turn the remote control key over and then refit the front side’s shell by simply pressing it down until you can hear a clicking sound. Then slide the shell back sedan. A further click will then clearly indicate that the shell is securely attached.

Important

Ensure sure that exhausted batteries are properly disposed of so that you don’t harm the environment.